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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,002.88, 375,092.01 and 72,520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,002.88, 375,092.01 and 72,520.54 is: 108,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,002.88 : 375,092.01 = 72,520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,002.88/375,092.01 = 72,520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,002.88x = 375,092.01 × 72,520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,002.88x = 27,201,875,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,875,114.89/250,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,806.25

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